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Office of Community Safety seal The Office of Community Safety is responsible for developing public awareness through community education, involvement, and support.

If you are interested in participating in any of the outreach programs listed below please contact the Office of Community Safety at (760) 391-4057.

Healthy Communities

Police Chief Magazine cover The Police Chief Magazine: December 2017 Issue

The definition of a “healthy community” is somewhat nebulous, but it is generally accepted that healthy communities are low in crime and disorder and are home to community members who feel safe, who are engaged, and who work together to improve the quality of life for the whole community. Social health issues such as a dearth of mental health resources, homelessness, drug use, and inequality can all have damaging effects on the health of a community, and law enforcement has a responsibility to work with the community to find solutions.

Neighborhood Watch Program & Residential Safety

Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) is a crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of residents in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in their communities.

Crime Free Multi-Housing Program (CFMHP)

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program (CFMHP) is a solution oriented crime prevention initiative designed to help rental property owners, managers, residents, police and other agencies work together to keep illegal nuisance activity off rental property. This program has been very effective in making City of Indio multi-family dwellings a more safe and desirable places to live.

Recertification for Multi-Family Properties

Please ensure required mandates of the program are kept. All multi-family property owners or managers previously certified must re-certify those properties. Read the online refresher presentation and recertification, but only do so if you have previously attended a Crime Free Rental Housing class.

After reviewing the refresher presentation, take the mandatory recertification test. Please contact the Office of Community Safety to receive your quiz results and certificate.

Business Outreach

The Indio Police Department actively seeks concerns and feedback from local businesses regarding issues in their area. We also provide useful information to keep your business safe and welcoming in the City of Indio. The Office of Community Safety serves a key role in regards to developing a connection between your business and the police department to address any issues or concerns you may have.

Indio Businesses In Action

Recently, the Indio Police Department has held a series of business district meetings to discuss the impacts of homelessness on Indio businesses. The series of discussions led to the formation of “Indio Businesses in Action”, a coalition of active Indio business operators whose mission is to minimize the impacts of homelessness on Indio businesses. This group brings together Indio businesses that are facing quality of life challenges and provides opportunities to develop effective strategies to combat those problems.

Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED)

Youth Outreach Volunteer Services and Programs

Engaging with the youth in our community is a priority of the Indio Police Department. Through youth outreach programs, police and young people are working, learning, and having fun together. This helps foster positive relationships and open lines of communication.

Police Cadets

Cadets are given the opportunity to learn about the law enforcement profession by performing various tasks in the police department and in the field. The program provides our youth with the skills and responsibilities needed to become productive and successful members of our community.

Cops vs. Kids

The Indio Police Department hosts series of “Cops Vs. Kids” sporting events throughout the year. These community games provide an opportunity to open lines of communication between police officers and city youth.

School Resource Program

Indio Police School Resource Officer (SRO) program was implemented in the spring of 1997 as part of the Indio Police Department's focus on better serving the city through Community Oriented Policing. Specially trained officers have been assigned to Indio’s three high schools: Indio High School, Shadow Hills High School, and Amistad High School. Officers also have collateral duties that take them to serve Indio’s four middle schools, twelve elementary schools and two private schools.

The City of Indio is served by the public school districts of Desert Sands Unified School District and Coachella Valley Unified School District.

School Resource Offices may be reached via the following contact information:

Amistad High School SRO
760-775-3570

Indio High SRO
760-775-3550

Shadow Hill High & Desert Ridge Academy SRO
760-393-5400

Indio Middle Schools SRO
760-775-3800

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Parent Project

The Indio Parent Project Program is a 10 week parent training program designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control adolescent children. The curriculum teaches concrete identification, prevention, and intervention strategies for the most destructive of adolescent behaviors (poor attendance and performance, alcohol and other drug use, gangs, runaways, and violent teens).

Volunteer Services and Programs

Our volunteers serve in many capacities and act as ambassadors for our department during community events and activities. Volunteers help in all areas of the police department. The volunteers are helping in several areas of the police department. Some of the units and areas they are currently assisting in are Evidence, Investigations, Special Projects, Special Events, Code Enforcement and Parking Enforcement.

CHIPS Program

Our CHIPS Program assists the police department by conducting neighborhood patrols, traffic control, crime prevention programs, and other administrative and logistical tasks. They also are involved in crime prevention efforts and liaison with many of the community groups in Indio. Additionally, CHIPS are an invaluable resource during our concerts and many festivals. Last year, members of our CHIPS program logged over 8,384 hours of service to the community.

Chaplain Program

The police department’s Chaplain Program is a very important part of our volunteer program. Currently, the police department has a total of 3 Police Chaplains. The purpose of our Chaplain program is to provide spiritual guidance, emotional support, counseling, and assistance to all employees of the Department, their families and the community.

Chaplain Program Brochure

Community Events

The Indio Police Department values its community partnerships to protect lives, property and quality of life within our neighborhoods. The Indio Police Department participates in a host of community outreach events such as National Night Out, Career Fairs and Station Tours. The Department is always interested in new partnerships that support a positive public presence. The Indio Police Department offers a multitude of services to the community free of charge.

Valley Crime Stoppers

Citizens are a key link in solving crime. Coachella Valley residents have more eyes and ears than all our police officers combined. As a result, members of this community see and hear things that can be used to help solve crimes - but sometimes they're afraid to say anything for fear of retaliation or "getting involved."

Through Crime Stoppers, witnesses to a crime can give information to the proper authorities without revealing their identity. Plus, if the information leads to an arrest, the witness can earn a reward of up to $1,000 in cash. 760-341-STOP (7867).

Crime Prevention & Safety Tips

Many people are victims of crime. Often times, there are steps that people can take to protect themselves and reduce the risk that they will become victimized. The following are crime prevention tips the Indio Police Department encourages residents to adopt to protect themselves and their property from theft or damage.

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